Small east Asian breed of dog (4-3)
I believe the answer is:
shih-tzu
(Other definitions for shih-tzu that I've seen before include "Chinese small dog, similar to a Pekingese" , "Small Chinese dog, like a Pekingese" , "Short long-haired dog" , "Breed of dog with long hair and short legs" , "Toy dog with long silky hair" .)